Jerusalem/East, Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem/East
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#248 among attractions in Jerusalem

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East Jerusalem or Eastern Jerusalem is the sector of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, as opposed to the western sector of the city, West Jerusalem, which was occupied by Israel. Since the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, East Jerusalem has been considered to be occupied by Israel by the international community. ()

Local name: מזרח ירושלים Coordinates: 31°46'60"N, 35°13'0"E

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נחלאות‎ (nhlwt)Jerusalem Israel

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Jerusalem/East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Zion Square.

~770 ftSE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Ben Yehuda Street, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the city's unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary culture. Known locally as the "Midrachov," this pedestrian mall is a lively hub where locals...
~1330 ftNW
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
~690 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1030 ftSE
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Zion Square is a public square in Jerusalem, located at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Ben Yehuda Street, Herbert Samuel Street, and Yoel Moshe Salomon Street. The square is one of the vertices of the Downtown Triangle commercial district.
~1460 ftNW
Synagogue
Zoharei Chama Synagogue, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Zoharei Chama Synagogue, also spelled Zohorei Chama, colloquially known as the Sundial Building or Mahane Yehuda Clock Tower, is a three-story stone building with a wooden attic on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel, which features a huge, 5-metre diameter sundial on its façade.
~930 ftE
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Ticho House is a historical home in Jerusalem, Israel, now functioning as a museum, administered as part of the national Israel Museum, which includes a restaurant and cultural center.
~1490 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~710 ftNW
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~1500 ftNE
Church
Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Kidane Mehret Church in Jerusalem, popularly known simlly as the Ethiopian Church, is part of the Debre Genet monastery, whose name means "Monastery of Paradise". The monastery and its church belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
~1010 ftS
Park, Scenic walking areas, Neighbourhood
Bezalel, Jerusalem
5 min walk • In Exodus 31:1-6 and chapters 36 to 39, Bezalel, Bezaleel, or Betzalel, was the chief artisan of the Tabernacle and was in charge of building the Ark of the Covenant, assisted by Aholiab.
~1430 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Jerusalem Artists House is an Israeli art gallery and exhibition space in Jerusalem, Israel that housed the Bezalel Art School, established in 1906. The historic 19th century building, in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, was the home of Boris Schatz, who opened an art school and museum alongside his family residence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jerusalem/East?

Nearby attractions include Christian Quarter Jewelry, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Even Yisrael, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Ezrat Yisrael, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Downtown Triangle, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Jerusalem/East by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jerusalem/East:

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (18 min walk)
Damascus gate bus station (19 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (23 min walk)